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The best decisions made by public sector managers are based not on instinct, but on an informed understanding of whats happening on the ground. Policy may be directed by ideology, but it must also be founded on reality. The challenge of making the right decisions as a public sector manager are often, therefore, based on the need for rigorous, actionable research. In this major new textbook, Eller, Gerber, and Robinson show students of Public Administration exactly how to use both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to give them the best chance to make the right decisions.Uniquely, the book presents the various methodologies through a series of reallife case studies, with each chapter exploring the types of situations where a public sector manager can use research to answer specific questions, and how that research can inform future policy. Taking readers through the key concepts, from research design and sampling to interviews, survey data, and more statisticalbased approaches, the book builds to provide the complete guide to using research in the public and voluntary sectors. Each chapter also includes discussion questions, class exercises, end of chapter review questions, and key vocabulary to provide students with a range of further tools to apply research principles to practical situations.Readers of the print book will also have automatic access to an interactive electronic version, which will include not only hyperlinks to further reading, but access to a series of data sets to enable practice using the statistical methodologies outlined in the text.Public Administration Research Methods: Tools for Evaluation and EvidenceBased Practice is the most accessible and comprehensive research methods textbook available to students of Public Administration and will be essential reading not only to students during their studies, but also as a companion in their future careers
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Public Administration Research Methods'? A: The book focuses on providing public sector managers with rigorous, actionable research techniques to inform decision-making and policy development.
- Q: Who are the authors of this textbook? A: The textbook is authored by Warren S. Eller, along with co-authors Gerber and Robinson.
- Q: What research methods are covered in the book? A: The book covers both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, including research design, sampling, interviews, and statistical approaches.
- Q: Are there real-life examples included in the textbook? A: Yes, the book features real-life case studies that demonstrate how public sector managers can utilize research to address specific questions.
- Q: What additional resources are available with the print book? A: Readers of the print book gain automatic access to an interactive electronic version, which includes hyperlinks to further reading and data sets for practice.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Public Administration? A: Yes, it is designed to be accessible and comprehensive, making it suitable for both students and those new to Public Administration.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The textbook contains a total of 436 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 21, 2013.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Does the book include exercises or discussion questions? A: Yes, each chapter includes discussion questions, class exercises, and end-of-chapter review questions to enhance learning.